How to Start a Runescape Clan

If you don't see a clan you're interested in or you fancy the thought of being a leader, you can start your own Runescape clan. Starting a clan demands a good bit of time where you can hash out the clan's ideals, rules and practices. However, spending the time at the start to hammer out clear goals, rules and expectations means less trouble and confusion down the road.

Things You'll Need

• Clan goals
• Runescape account

Instructions

Begin a Runescape Clan of Your Own

1. Get a group of friends with similar Runescape interests and goals together.

2. Create a clan discussion thread in the Runescape forums, under the "Community" heading.

3. Register your clan name on the "Clans Registration" thread (under "Clans Discussion") in the Community forum.

4. Decide what the purpose of your clan will be. Some popular clan types are warring, community, skill and business.

5. Spend some time with your friends hashing out clan details, such as how many members to have, what types of activities to do and requirements for joining.

6. Poll clan members to find out the time zone in which most of them live.

7. Select a time zone in which to hold most clan activities. Using a common time zone will increase your chances of member activity during clan events.

8. Finalize your clan charter with rules, punishments and member requirements. Make sure your co-leaders are in agreement about the charter.

9. Start a clan recruitment thread in Runescape forums, under the "Community" heading. Include any requirements, rules, punishments and incentives to join.

10. Visit popular Runescape sites (the Pits, Lumbridge Castle) to further recruit players to your clan.

11. Read the thread "RSB Clan Support Guide" in the Community forum for excellent advice on starting a clan.

Tips & Warnings

• Start your clan with a group of friends to ensure high activity levels right from the start.

• Pick a co-leader (or two) who shares your ideas regarding clan rules and practices.

• Spend time outside of the game world developing your clan with your co-leader(s). Then, when you eventually post your clan recruitment page, it will be clear, concise and easy to follow.

• Remember that any postings on your clan discussion and recruitment threads are seen by potential recruits as well as current clan members. Keep your posts clean and civil.

• Clan involvement ebbs and flows--don't be too worried about occasional downturns in membership.

• Don't make payments or donations a requirement to join the clan, as many readers will fear your clan is a scam.